fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary reflective medium-paced

336 pages | first published 2021

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William di Canzio's Alec, inspired by Maurice, E. M. Forster's secret novel of a happy same-sex love affair, tells the story of Alec Scudder, the gamekeeper Maurice Hall falls in love with in Forster's classic, published only after the author's de...
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Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
hopeful 72%
reflective 45%
tense 22%
sad 18%
adventurous 13%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 13%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 33% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

4.21

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